Young star considering boycotting draft

Danair · Jun 28, 2011

Looks like it won't be cricket for him.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sp...t-not-cricket-as-coniglio-ponders-his-future/

new breed · Aug 16, 2011

Reading the Sunday Times in Perth , Coniglio was saying that he is still undecided but is considering by passing the 2011 draft and instead continuing a degree at UWA and take an opportunity to play Grade cicket in Perth and further explore his cricket options .

Coniglio says with his father he is very impressed with the GWS setup but is undecided , ..... so maybe 2012 draft , where he will end up at GWS or GC anyway .

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/af...draft-approaches/story-e6frg1xu-1226114320954

GiantForce · Aug 16, 2011

hmmmmm. Will be very dissapointed if we don't get Coniglio.

new breed · Aug 16, 2011

GiantForce said:
hmmmmm. Will be very dissapointed if we don't get Coniglio.

I dont think you will , not this year anyway

gotassieboys · Aug 16, 2011

new breed said:
I dont think you will , not this year anyway

Would be astounded if he doesn't nominate for this years draft. Obviously a top 5 draft and will most likely end up at GWS.

Turbocat · Aug 16, 2011

If he waits till next year , nearly all the clubs will love it it just adds to this draft being a super one and pushes another player down closer to the next club

But it does sort of deny that he will more than likely endup at GWS or GC unless... he gives footy a big miss next year. Almost give football the bypass and he may slip a bit considering how deep the 2012 draft will be . Would be risky , and we are talking a big financial windfall.

doggies ftw · Aug 17, 2011

Why dont you just make it clear you will walk on the club in a year, i doubt they will want to draft you then...

CrimsonRaven · Aug 17, 2011

doggies ftw said:
Why dont you just make it clear you will walk on the club in a year, i doubt they will want to draft you then...

Because thats draft tampering and against the rules.

inthesong · Aug 17, 2011

Spewing if you are drafted in the top 5. Your options will be GWS and Port adelaide....

Port Adelaide is worse, the kid getting drafted there at 4 will be very unlcuky.

Danair · Aug 17, 2011

new breed said:
Reading the Sunday Times in Perth , Coniglio was saying that he is still undecided but is considering by passing the 2011 draft and instead continuing a degree at UWA and take an opportunity to play Grade cicket in Perth and further explore his cricket options .

Coniglio says with his father he is very impressed with the GWS setup but is undecided , ..... so maybe 2012 draft , where he will end up at GWS or GC anyway .

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/af...draft-approaches/story-e6frg1xu-1226114320954

Or Port!

They'll have the first priority pick next year.

year of the roo · Aug 17, 2011

Could he potentially not nominate for the ND and instead simply nominate for the PSD and/or rookie draft in a bid to avoid being drafted by GWS? If that is indeed his issue. Not trolling, just trying to work out the rules.

Ants · Aug 17, 2011

year of the roo said:
Could he potentially not nominate for the ND and instead simply nominate for the PSD and/or rookie draft in a bid to avoid being drafted by GWS? If that is indeed his issue. Not trolling, just trying to work out the rules.

Not allowed. Pretty sure only older players are allowed to nominate solely for the PSD - everyone else must nominate for the national draft first.

Daz · Aug 18, 2011

Ants said:
Not allowed. Pretty sure only older players are allowed to nominate solely for the PSD - everyone else must nominate for the national draft first.

What happened with Liam Jurrah? Was he overlooked in the ND?

unstable punt · Aug 18, 2011

cats81 said:
If he is happy to cop losing atleast 80k in the first year alone (assuming he plays a atleast a few games).....fair enough he really doesnt want to move to sydney

doesn't want to leave his mumsy or fweinds in Perth, its so insular in Perth any other city is like another planet to the white trash over there.

Ants · Aug 18, 2011

Daz said:
What happened with Liam Jurrah? Was he overlooked in the ND?

Pretty sure he passed the age restrictions against automatic entry into the PSD.

dlanod · Aug 18, 2011

Ants said:
Pretty sure he passed the age restrictions against automatic entry into the PSD.

I think Jurrah got a special exemption. I remember reading he was supposed to nominate for the ND but didn't get his paperwork in in time so applied to the AFL and they allowed him into the PSD and RD.

Found it: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...rah-book-reveals/story-e6frf9jf-1226103298136

Teffy · Aug 18, 2011

Why don't GWS just organise a best possible trade for the kid?

dlanod · Aug 18, 2011

According to his dad, his choice is between AFL and cricket (and potentially uni). GWS doesn't seem to be the issue, rather the sport of choice.

Asgardian · Aug 18, 2011

To be honest, if I had a chance for either top line cricket or AFL I'd choose cricket.

You can represent your country, the money on offer from the professional leagues is huge and the longevity is more attractive.

Bender571 · Aug 18, 2011

Asgardian said:
To be honest, if I had a chance for either top line cricket or AFL I'd choose cricket.

You can represent your country, the money on offer from the professional leagues is huge and the longevity is more attractive.

But will he play topline cricket? I read here a while ago that he was overlooked for a contract by the WACA.

dlanod · Aug 18, 2011

Bender571 said:
But will he play topline cricket? I read here a while ago that he was overlooked for a contract by the WACA.

Given this latest article I re-read the one about him missing a contract. Basically the WACA didn't offer any of their Under 17s WA team a contract. Two of those made the team of the championships, Coniglio wasn't one of them. So he'd be at least third in line from that team, you'd think (unless he fits a need - I don't know what he plays as). I guess that could change if he focuses on cricket full time.

Waspy79 · Aug 18, 2011

inthesong said:
Spewing if you are drafted in the top 5. Your options will be GWS and Port adelaide....

Port Adelaide is worse, the kid getting drafted there at 4 will be very unlcuky.

Why is Port Adelaide worse than GWS?

Is it like Kruezer and Murphy being unlucky because they were drafted by Carltank after they had won consecutive spoons

Eastern Rangers · Aug 18, 2011

I'm sure if Port grab a local lad that wouldn't be considered unlucky.

coryne · Aug 18, 2011

Waspy79 said:
Why is Port Adelaide worse than GWS?

Is it like Kruezer and Murphy being unlucky because they were drafted by Carltank after they had won consecutive spoons

Pretty much, except Carlton has a rich history and strong supporter base, meaning we were always going to bounce back, while no-one cares about Port (even their bay covers

) and would fold if it wasn't for the AFL needing x2 teams in Adelaide for the sake of TV rights.

Waspy79 · Aug 18, 2011

coryne said:
Pretty much, except Carlton has a rich history and strong supporter base, meaning we were always going to bounce back, while no-one cares about Port (even their bay covers ) and would fold if it wasn't for the AFL needing x2 teams in Adelaide for the sake of TV rights.

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